Summer Company Application 2025

Summer Company Application 2025

For the Program Provider: Muskoka Small Business Centre (Bracebridge, Ontario)
NOTABLE DATES

Application deadline: We accept candidates in the order they are received. Apply early!
- If you do need more time to fill it out or have questions, let us know by emailing admin@muskokasmallbusiness.ca
Program Timeline
- For high school students: The program will run from June to the end of August. Last day for applicationsis now JULY 4th!!
- For college/university students: The program will run from mid-May to the end of August. Last day for applications: April 10th or until program is full. **Please call - we may be able to fit you in if you have been running your business for at least a month.
*Sessions will include a mix of in-person and virtual formats.
*Exact dates for the mandatory training sessions can be provided upon request.

Not sure if you should apply? Contact the MSBC with any questions about the program or eligibility by emailing admin@muskokasmallbusiness.ca or call 705-646-9021.
Please ensure you read the following information carefully and understand the program requirements and eligibility before submitting an application.

Please note Summer Company is a competitive process and not all applicants will be accepted into the program or approved for funding.

Program Description:

Summer Company provides students aged 15 to 29 the opportunity to start their own small business venture over the course of the summer. Students can earn $3,000 to assist with the start-up of their new business venture.

Through this program, you will:
- Receive start-up money to kick-off a new summer business (up to $3000 in grant funding).
- Operate your business full-time (35 hours/week) through the summer.
- Work actively toward generating revenue.
- Participate in mandatory training sessions (10-12 hours total throughout program) with the MSBC and/or guest speakers.
- Work with the program providers to get the business up and running and receive guidance and support (6-8 hours total) throughout the summer.
You are eligible to apply if you:
- Go to high school, college or university in Ontario
- Are between 15 to 29 years old (if under 18: a parent or guardian must sign the agreement for the applicant)
- Are returning to school after the program ends
- Are an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen
- Are not already running a business
- Are not working more than 12 hours per week at another job during the program
- Have NOT received a Summer Company grant in the past
- Will be operating the business as 1 sole owner, not a partnership
Successful Summer Company applicants receive $1,500 to start-up their business and a second $1,500 upon the completion of all program requirements (typically received early fall).

IMPORTANT: Additional requirements to complete this Ontario government-funded program can be found here (PROGRAM GUIDELINES).

***Please apply below and not on the government website to be considered at the MSBC.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact:

Glenda Lowndes, Administrative & Program Assistant

admin@muskokasmallbusiness.ca

705-646-9021

Detail in your answers is appreciated!
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)*

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Date
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
What school do you attend currently?*
What school will you be attending this Fall?*
What is your business idea? Please write at least ten sentences. *
Consider: Are you selling a product or service? Where do you plan to sell or operate? Who will be your customers? How will you make/provide this product or service? How will they pay? Etc.
Who are your business competitors? Please write at least a couple of sentences about each of them.*
Note: All businesses have competitors! Do some research to find out who else is already doing something very similar to what you plan on doing for people. This will help you differentiate your product or service so that customers choose you.
Create a Start-Up Budget for your business using the table below.

You will need a few things to open your business. Examples of start-up costs to research and consider include:
- Initial advertising and marketing
- Bank fees and licenses
- Tools or Equipment Expenses
- Insurance Expenses
- Supplies
- Inventory
- Packaging, Labeling
- Market Fees
- Signage or Displays
- Software (Office, Bookkeeping, etc,)
- Hardware/Technology
- Website Fees
- Whatever else you think you need to start!

Start-Up Budget (You do not need to fill in all rows, but make sure you include a total at the bottom. Ensure it totals to at least $1,500).*

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If you require more funds than the $1500 grant to start your business, please use the following space to explain where the additional funds will come from.
Detail the revenue you hope to achieve over the course of the summer. FOR EXAMPLE: "I predict that each month, I will have about five cake orders which will total to about $175. I will also have five cupcake orders which will total to $150, and ten cake pop orders which will total to $400. This would be a total revenue of $725 per month."*
Detail the on-going expenses you may have (AFTER your start-up expenses). FOR EXAMPLE: "Even after my start-up expenses, I predict that each month, I will likely need about $160 for gas for deliveries, $200 for advertising, $150 to re-order ingredients, and potentially $50 to re-order packaging."*
How did you hear about this program?
Signature*

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Date of Signature*

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Date
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